To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules relating to the testing procedures used under the New Car Assessment Program of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes.
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ReportedReported by Mr. Cruz, with an amendment
Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Blackburn, Ms. Duckworth, …
Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Blackburn, and Ms. …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to update federal motor vehicle safety standards within 15-180 days to include both 50th percentile adult male and 5th percentile adult female THOR crash test dummies for vehicle safety testing.
Who Benefits and How
Women gain improved vehicle safety through testing with female body type dummies. All vehicle occupants benefit from more comprehensive crashworthiness testing. Vehicle safety research advances through updated test standards.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Automakers must ensure vehicles pass tests with both male and female dummies. DOT must revise parts 571 and 572 of CFR on tight deadlines. Testing facilities may need new equipment.
Key Provisions
- 15-day deadline to revise regulations to include both THOR devices
- 180-day deadline for final rule on male THOR device
- 60-day deadline for proposed rule on female THOR device
- 120-day deadline for final rule on female THOR device
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires DOT to update crash test standards to include female crash test dummies
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Address gender disparity in vehicle crash safety testing"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Transportation
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Testing device used for compliance testing of motor vehicles with Federal motor vehicle safety standards described in 49 CFR part 572
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